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[ ...

? he cocks his head to the side?

then it clicks, oh. ] This is why you should have just let me win.

[ he probably does have a private room set for them, but he also likes the idea of making trouble for tobari, so. ] Think you're just gonna have to show them off.

Yeah? And here I'm pretty sure you were asking for your punishment yesterday.

[ imagine letting rafayel win... not last night, not ever

but also there's something so irritated in his expression... ]

You're so damn annoying.

[ thinking about how since rafayel bit at tobari's tattoos, there's probably a hickey he couldn't cover with concealer but he just trusts no one's looking that closely to notice the discoloration........ ]

[ the people will just have to think it's a relatively new tattoo, and maybe it's a bad reaction. in theory. or they can tell by the way his boyfriend is clinging to him so blatantly that... it may not be the case at all. it's not his fault that tobari attracts attention...

that said, rafayel still looks proud in the face of tobari's just as obvious irritation. ] Buut, if you're worried, remember I told you I knew a more remote place. The only thing is... we should go at night.

[ listen, considering how many people they've encountered on this path, he could say that ... maybe nothing is gatekept anymore. tourism is a plague. ]

Then there's no complaints, right? [ isn't a hotspring trip all about dipping in several times per trip? ]

[ this is.... killing him. there's a twitch of his brow because tobari isn't necessarily shy, but sometimes his overly thoughtful nature means not wanting to make other people uncomfortable. having such obvious love bites and sinjury marks while also being around his already touchy and needy lover toes that line of pda for him.

but. ]

.... I don't have to care that much. [ mumbles. rafayel seemed excited so. ] If you wanna go in earlier, we can go in earlier. I'll deal with it.

[ sighs and brings up their hands to kiss the back of rafayel's knuckles ]

But I can only give you the attention you want when we're alone, so don't push your luck. So it's up to you when we go.

[ day or night or both... if it's not a private bath then he absolutely won't be breaking his own pda rule.... he refuses to be one of those overly ooey gooey couples (they already toe the line so bad) ]

[ sinjury... damn, it's true ]

You make me want to keep you locked up for myself...

[ but, he also wants to put tobari and his desires first. he'd rather show him the beauty of the remote hotspring than keep him locked up in their private room. he feels like tobari would appreciate that more. besides, it was the perfect season for the flower fields along the way, and while it may not be as untraveled and untouched as it once was, he thinks he may still find this second time more beautiful if just for the company.

honestly, they could be vlogging parking lot reviews and he'd still find it memorable and attractive in its own way. ]

We can always wait until it clears out. The higher up we go, and the deeper we stray off path, there might still not be many people there. [ the feel of tobari's lips on his knuckles is a little ticklish and so he gives a small laugh.

besides, maybe the potential for being walked in on in the middle of nature is kind of the charm. (platonic) ]

We wouldn’t have had to go on a hike to do that?

[ if rafayel wanted to just have a lazy day together at home, they could’ve done that too? but admittedly the draw and call of hot springs and beautiful sights was too strong…

ALSO IS THAT PLATONIC? IN WHAT WAY IS THAT PLATONIC ]

Mm… alright. [ agreeing, but now also fussing ] Make sure you rest if you need it, though. I feel like you didn’t get enough sleep…

[ ok hypocrite ]

[ i stand by platonic... ]

... Should you of all people be saying that?

[ he'd like to think that despite his complaints, his stamina isn't entirely shot. but, also, tobari woke up earlier??? he also drove them??? ]

New plan. We get to our rooms, wash up, and take it easy before heading out. That way we can catch part of the sunset? [ but, mostly so tobari might be able to get at least 1-2 hours. besides, how does one live without naps? ]

[ rafayel: so tobari can nap for an hour or two
tobari: are we just going to make out the entire time before? ]

I always get less sleep than you...

[ and he doesn't really complain about it... is this why he's so grumpy? do you think if tobari got normal sleep he might just be a happier person? things to think about ]

Mm. We should eat too.

[ hike... hungy ]

[ tobari!!!!! he's not like that!!! (he is, but he can behave for once) ]

Yeah, and it's never sit well with me. Like, who survives without naps?

[ crazy work. ]

Forgot it's about our baby's lunch time.

[ why is he acting like tobari is a baby now... ( bdsm quiz voice ) little

i still don't know how that happened. i might have misread the question about plushies ]

[ HIS SENSE OF WHIMSY MAKING HIM A LITTLE....

????????? frowns ]

The fact that you don't pay as much attention to your meals is what doesn't sit well with me. Notice your hunger cues!

[ EAT, YOU WEIRDO (together they make a fully functioning person) ]

Don't make shit weird just because I remember to eat!

Okaaay, but who has time to notice that when inspiration strikes?

[ like? hello???

that said, he's absolutely going to make shit weird. ]

Wah, wah, googoo gaga, I get it.

[ going to reach in the bag tobari is holding to pull out a cheese stick.

going to peel it open and hold it to tobari's mouth. ]

[ thank you

he is ignoring the cheese entirely and biting rafayel's hand ]

Ow. Hey—! That's not cheese, you know?

[ he's pushing his hand back into tobari's face though...

so does he ever learn. ]

[ no

tobari just grumbles more at that, grabbing rafayel's wrist with his own hand and twisting it away from his face—the movement is sharp, but he doesn't hold tight enough to intentionally hurt at least ]

I don't want your damn cheese!

I thought you weren't going to be resistant today?

[ TAKE HIS CHEESE!! now they're dangerously fighting on these steep steps, i guess... ]

[ nOT THE DANGEROUS TEETERING OVER CHEESE ]

That was dependent on you not being a pain in the ass.

[ he will take it though because the more they fuss, the higher chance of rafayel tumbling down the fucking mountain...... "what about tobari" he could also fall but who cares about him ]

[ okay, as long as he wins. who is worried about falling off the side of the mountain?

he will take this concession that may have not been one at all... from others who may be watching them from below, they probably looked insane, but rafayel doesn't seem to mind. ] You don't think that came way too fast? [ not refuting himself as being a pain in the ass, but...? that was quick?

but, he does end up brushing his head on tobari's shoulder, like... maybe saying sorry. ]

No, it's about what I expected from you.

[ rafayel always has a chance of annoying the hell out of him at any moment... but tobari will at least start to peel the cheese stick into those strings. he lifts a strip up to rafayel's mouth for him to eat, and then feeds one to himself....

he's irritated but still feeds him first........... weak-hearted and stupid ]

It's my privilege.

[ as his lover, eheh. or so his eyes seem to be saying as he doesn't really make it secret how affectionately he looks at tobari. or... how funny he thinks this situation is. he opens his mouth, but he kisses tobari's fingers before he pulls away to feed himself. ]

I think it tastes even better today. [ he's also surprised tobari isn't complaining about it ruining their appetite... ]

[ ?

unromantically: ] Well yeah, you hiked first thing after napping. You're probably hungry too.

[ but realistically he's content any time rafayel eats... these are his cheese snacks so it's okay if he has a bite before they chow down on a real meal... ]

[ he's staring at tobari, like— ] Seriously..

[ he's already holding tobari's wrist to make sure he finishes the rest of it. it's not that he wasn't hungry, but he knows that tobari was more accustomed to eating on a schedule, and thanks to last night their schedule is kind of out of whack. ]

But, nah. I'm fine. You know I can go like ten more hours without eating.

[ why else would cheese taste better... hunger is the best spice.

but he will eat since he doesn't want to waste food, even though he will also offer some strips back to rafayel... their shared cheese...

but he frowns... ] Yeah, I just said that's my problem... Whatever. It's fine as long as you eat with me.

[ even if it'll take them twice as long to finish a meal because they get distracted by each other and more bickering ]

[ get your logic out of here... ]

Yeah, I heard the food was good too. They get fresh cream and milk from the farms out here, and the fish is also locally sourced. I saw a lot of reviews that said the seafood has a certain sweet aroma to it that's unique to the area. [ they have heard running water around them as they were hiking, and as they get higher, it's easier to see the expanse of creeks and lakes. ] So our baby can look forward to the food.

[ why is he stuck on this bit. ]

[ ok hold on ]

Can you fucking quit that.

The only time I want to hear the words “our baby” leave your mouth is when we’re stable enough to start a family.

[ YOU FREAK!!!!!! ]

[ rafayel is clearly enjoying riling tobari up...

even though, his expression does freeze up at that last bit. ]

You... want to start a family with me?

[ why is he so shocked... he just is.

but also... mpreg? ]

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